Dixie Lee Easterling, 58, died Tuesday at Sutter Solano Medical Center-Vallejo, after a long illness.

Born in Albany, she was a Vallejo resident.

Mrs. Easterling was a bartender for 25 years, at numerous bars in Vallejo and Napa until retiring in 1996.

She was a member of the Lioness Club of Vallejo.

Mrs. Easterling enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling.

She is survived by her companion, Robert White of Vallejo; sons, Corbin, and Bart Maltby both of Vallejo; and her mother, Lillie McClellan of Petaluma.

A celebration of life will be held 3 to 7 p.m., July 27 the Volano Club in Vallejo. Private inurnment.

Arrangements made by Wiggins-Knipp Funeral Home, Vallejo.

Donald Shipman

Jan. 10, 1942 -- March 30, 2003

Donald "Don" Shipman, 61, died Sunday at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center -Vallejo after a long illness.

He was born in Napa and raised and educated in Benicia. He was a resident of American Canyon for 40 years.

Mr. Shipman worked for the State of California as a toll collector, toll sergeant and toll lieutenant on the Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dunbarton, Richmond-San Rafael and San Mateo Bridges. He retired in 1997 with over 30 years of service.

He enjoyed working with youngsters in the Little League and was a fan of the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's, NASCAR racing and traveling in his motorhome.

He volunteered many years with the American Canyon West Vallejo Little League. His first year with the Little League began in 1972 when the original park was near Mare Island. He served on the board of directors from 1973 to 1989.

He was involved in building the four fields at the new park and has held many positions within the board of directors. He has served as president, treasurer, coach, manager, field coordinator, overall field coordinator and candy chairman. Mr. Shipman spent many hours at the park mowing grass, fixing equipment, cooking in the canteen, umpiring games and many other volunteer duties.

Mr. Shipman was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ruth Shipman.

Survivors include his wife, Janet "Jan" of American Canyon; his sons, Robert (Stacy) of American Canyon and Donald "Joe" of Vacaville; sister, Donna Brown of Napa; four grandchildren; niece and nephew.

A memorial will be held at 11 a.m., April 4 at Chapel of the Chimes, 2383 Napa St., Napa.

Arrangements made by Struble Family Funeral Services, Vallejo.

Contributions are preferred to the American Canyon West Vallejo Little League, 11G Poco Way, American Canyon.

Herman Bryant

Feb. 25, 1934 -- July 20, 2002

Herman Bryant Jr., 68, died July 20 at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center-Vallejo, after a long illness.

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